1. Visit the Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden.
The Stellenbosch Botanical Garden is the oldest university botanic garden in South Africa. The Garden is beautifully maintained and includes three glass houses (tropical-, succulent- and karoo houses), Lotus lily / Koi fish pond, Japanese Garden, Herb Garden and arboretum.
The garden is widely regarded as an open-air laboratory and serves as a centre for training, science, conservation and recreation. For this purpose rare plants have been imported from all over the world. This Botanical Garden, a mostly undiscovered gem in the historical centre of Stellenbosch, gives joy to all its visitors. The garden is small and compact, but time and again visitors are surprised by the atmosphere and the variety of plants and plant products found here.
Entrance Fee - R20.00
2. Take a walk through the historic town center and see its Cape Dutch architecture.
During 1690 some Huguenot refugees settled in Stellenbosch, grapes were planted in the fertile valleys around Stellenbosch and soon it became the centre of the South African wine industry. In 1710 a fire destroyed most of the town, including the first church, all the Company property and twelve houses. When in Stellenbosch, it's always a great idea to walk through town and see what the locals are up to. You might just get a few more ideas!
Entrance Fee - Free
3. Go wine tasting at one of the many wine farms in the area.
The Stellenbosch wine region is one of the most popular, and prestigious, in South Africa. It has a long history of wine growing due to the perfect climate it boasts for grape growing.
Collective wine tasting centre on the outskirts of Stellenbosch, close to Cape Town, with inside and outside seating overlooking a spectacular view of the Winelands. Featuring some of the best small scale, boutique local garagiste craft wine producers presented in a fun, authentic and unpretentious setting on a working wine farm and cellar.
Cost of tastings - Average R90.00 to R150.00
4. Visit the Rupert Museum, which houses an impressive collection of South African art.
Entrance fee - Free
5. Go Hiking The Mountains Surrounding Stellenbosch.
There are few better ways to get up close and personal with Stellenbosch’s famed natural beauty than by heading out on a hike. Whether you’re a total beginner or a well-versed outdoorsman (or woman), rest assured that there’s an abundance of trail options to choose from suited to a variety of different levels of fitness.
Simonsberg is part of the Cape Fold Belt in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is located between the towns of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek, forming a prominent 1399 m high mountain, as it is detached from the other ranges in the winelands region. Simonsberg is named after Simon van der Stel, first governor of the Cape and founder and namesake of Stellenbosch and Simon's Town.
Entrance Fee - Free
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